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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Untitled

1961

Frederick Sommer

Associated Names

Frederick Sommer

Artist, American, born Italy, 1905 - 1999

The image shows swirling, intersecting lines on a dark square canvas. The abstract composition resembles chaotic scribbles, with overlapping lines suggesting depth and movement. Some lines curve gently while others intersect sharply, creating a complex network of lines that explore space in various directions.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on Arches paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.2554

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65508465

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